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What is Sensor Technology

Transformative Approaches to Patient Literacy and Healthcare Innovation
Refers to the use of sensors in wearable devices to detect and measure various health-related parameters. Advanced sensor technology in wearables has improved the precision of health monitoring.
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Advanced Wearable Medical Devices and Their Role in Transformative Remote Health Monitoring
Muhammad Usman Tariq (Abu Dhabi University, UAE & University of Glasgow, Glasgow UK)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-3661-8.ch015
Abstract
This chapter explores the ever-changing environment of wearable health technology and its critical role in transforming modern healthcare. It goes into the historical history of these devices, tracking their path from basic fitness trackers to sophisticated health-monitoring systems, focusing on proactive and preventative health management. The present scene emphasizes the range and breadth of accessible wearable technology in healthcare. It discusses sensor improvements, biometric monitoring, and wireless communications. These advancements have significantly improved the precision and effectiveness of monitoring of numerous health markers. This chapter also thoroughly reviews the use of wearable devices in remote patient monitoring, emphasizing their revolutionary influence on chronic illness management and senior care through real-world case studies. Furthermore, investigates the integration of wearable device data into healthcare systems for real-time monitoring, covering technological and infrastructure issues.
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